Fatima, Queen of Heaven

Last September, after a successful pilgrimage to Rome for the Year of Mercy and the canonisation of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a little mustard seed was sown and our  parish pilgrimage committee was set up. After months of planning and background work, finally on the morning of 11 August, a group of parishioners from a

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Diocesan Day for Catechists

The annual Day for Catechists this year is on Saturday 24th September, at St George’s Cathedral (SE1 6HR), starting at 11:00am and ending with Mass at 4:00pm. This is an in-service training day for all Catechists in the diocese (including those involved in Children’s Liturgy), and a day of support

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Extra-Ordinary Ministers and DBS Checks

All Eucharistic Ministers are required to have a valid DBS certificate issued via the Parish.  Unfortunately, DBS certificates issued by other organisations do not apply for this role. Approximately 50% of our Eucharistic Ministers have now completed the process to be DBS checked. Please could those who have not complied with this request kindly complete an

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Parking on the Presbytery Forecourt

Parking space outside the church is a continuing problem. The priests are frequently unable to park their cars on the church forecourt or if they have been able to, they then find themselves blocked in and unable to get out. They need to be able to use their car any

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Becoming a Catholic – a Journey in Faith

Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? St. Edmund’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Group will begin the 2017/18 course for new enquirers interested in learning about the Catholic Faith on Thursday 21 September from 7.45pm for an 8pm start at No. 11 Village Way, Beckenham. If you are interested in attending this

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What a Big Surprise – Father Mark Writes…

I truly cannot find words adequate enough to express my pro-found gratitude to you my beloved St Edmund’s family, my cherished family of God’s peoples. Sunday was a demonstration of your sincere love for me and appreciation of my little services to you. I am still shocked and amazed at

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October Pilgrimage to Fatima

A few parishioners are now unable to travel on this pilgrimage so there are a number of places now available. If you would be interested in going please get in touch with Diane on 0795 119 4036 as soon as possible.  

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